North America Overview

Fill in the blank: There are ______ countries in North America.

• 50

• 23

• 20

• 35

Fill in the blank: The United States is bordered by ______ and ______.

• Canada and Mexico

• Russia and Brazil

• Mexico and Brazil

• Canada and Russia

North America is the ______ of the continents in size.

• 3rd largest

• largest

• smallest

• 2nd largest

Fill in the blank: The common language in North America is ______.

• English

• Spanish

• French

• German

Fill in the blank: Christianity is the most practiced ______ in North America.

• language

• cult

• religion

• form of government

Fill in the blank: North America is known as a '______ pot' due to its diverse culture.

• stirring

• boiling

• freezing

• melting

Fill in the blank: The government in North America is a ______ government, which doesn't allow all the control and power to one person

• dictatorship

• oligarchy

• limited

• monarchy

Fill in the blank: Most school districts in Texas provide a student break in late December and early January. The student break occurs at the same time Christians observe Christmas. This is an example of —

• religion influencing the culture

• economic impact on free education

• diversity in Texas by geographic location

• politics shaping our beliefs

Fill in the blank: Who has had the greatest influence on shaping the United States

• Native Americans

• Europeans (British)

• Mayan

• Chinese

What are some civic duties of an American? _____

• voting, paying taxes and serving jury duty

• voting and freedom of speech

• Right to run for an office and choice of religion

• Support our constitution and free public education